Category Archives: Architecture

Urban revitalization: when retail giants lead the way

By Flavie | Published: November 17, 2009

Please excuse me for the lack of posts in the last few weeks. I’ve been busy preparing my move to Vancouver and slowly adjusting to my new life here. I hope to be able to write about all the good stuff happening in the city and hopefully visit other west coast cities such as Portland [...]

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Sustainable architecture in the townships rewarded

By Flavie | Published: October 10, 2008

Carin Smuts has proven that sustainable architecture doesn’t have to be elitist. The South African architect won the second Global Award for Sustainable Architecture a few days ago in Poissy, France. Smut has been working for almost two decades in South African townships, where she builds low-cost housing and public buildings. She says her work [...]